How to enable or disable the built-in PDF reader in Brave.

Introduction

Brave browser includes a built-in PDF reader that lets you view PDF documents directly in your browser, without the need for external software. Depending on your workflow, you may prefer to use this integrated reader or opt to download PDF files for viewing in a dedicated application. This guide explains how to enable or disable the built-in PDF reader in Brave across all major platforms and covers advanced options, exceptions, and troubleshooting tips.

Understanding Brave’s Built-In PDF Reader

The built-in PDF reader in Brave is powered by the Chromium engine and offers basic features such as page navigation, zoom controls, text search, and print functionality. By default, Brave opens PDF files within the browser window. Advantages of the integrated reader include faster access to documents and reduced reliance on external applications. However, some users prefer to download PDFs for offline annotation or to use specialized tools.

Key Features

• Inline Viewing: Open PDF files directly in a browser tab.
• Search Navigation: Find text, jump to specific pages.
• Zoom Fit: Adjust view to page width or height.
• Print Save: Print or download the document easily.

How to Enable the Built-In PDF Reader in Brave

If you have previously disabled Brave’s PDF viewer or want to confirm it’s active, follow these steps.

Using the Settings Menu

• Open Brave.
• Click the menu button (≡) in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
• Scroll down and expand Privacy and security.
• Select Site Settings.
• Scroll to Additional content settings and click PDF documents.
• Ensure the toggle Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Brave is off. When off, PDFs open in the built-in reader.

Using Brave Flags (Advanced)

For experimental control over PDF handling:

• In the address bar, type brave://flags and press Enter.
• Search for PDF.
• Locate the flag named PDF Viewer Enabled (or similar).
• Set it to Enabled.
• Click Relaunch to restart Brave with the flag applied.

Note: Flags are experimental and may change in future updates.

How to Disable the Built-In PDF Reader in Brave

If you prefer to download PDF files and open them with another application, disabling the built-in reader is straightforward.

Using the Settings Menu

• Open Brave and go to Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → Additional content settings → PDF documents.
• Toggle on Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Brave.
• From now on, clicking a PDF link will download the file to your default download folder.

Using Brave Flags (Advanced)

• Navigate to brave://flags.
• Search for PDF Viewer.
• Set the PDF Viewer Enabled flag to Disabled.
• Click Relaunch.

Managing Site-Specific Exceptions

Brave allows you to make exceptions on a per-site basis, so you can open PDFs inline on trusted sites while downloading them elsewhere.

• Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Site Settings → PDF documents.
• Click Add next to Allowed to open in Brave or Always download PDF files.
• Enter the site’s URL (e.g., https://example.com) and save.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Toggle Missing: Update Brave to the latest version via Menu → About Brave.
• Flags Not Available: Experimental flags may move or be removed rely on the standard settings menu.
• PDF Not Loading: Clear browsing data: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → choose cached images/files.
• Conflicting Extensions: Disable PDF-related extensions under brave://extensions.

PDF Reader Settings at a Glance

Additional Resources

For more information, visit the Brave Support Center or explore community discussions on the Brave Community.

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